Pop-Punk Legend Mark Hoppus Heads to Australia in 2026
A Tour Like No Other
Mark Hoppus — best known as the co-lead vocalist and bassist of Blink‑182 — is taking a bold new step. In March 2026, he will journey to Australia not to play a bass guitar or perform the classic pop-punk anthems, but to share his life and career in a unique spoken-word live tour called An Evening of Storytelling with Mark Hoppus.
Unlike a typical rock show, this event promises “no band, no setlist – just Mark.”
Dates & Venues You Need to Know
The tour includes two exclusive Australian dates:
- Thursday 19 March 2026 at the Melbourne Recital Centre in Melbourne.
- Saturday 21 March 2026 at the iconic Sydney Opera House in Sydney.
Presale begins Thursday 13 November 2025 at 12pm (local time), with general tickets available from Friday 14 November at 1pm.
Behind the Story: What to Expect
This is more than a concert — it’s a deep dive into Hoppus’s life, his career, and his journey. Expect:
- Insight into his childhood growing up in the Mojave Desert as a latch-key kid, obsessed with punk rock and skate culture.
- The formation and meteoric rise of Blink-182 — from suburban SoCal garage band to global phenomenon.
- Honest reflections on his 2021 diagnosis of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, his fight and recovery.
- Never-before-told stories: label battles, friendship fractures, what really went on behind the scenes of hit albums and tours.
- Q&A or conversational moments — this is about vulnerability, humor, growth and survival.
Why This Tour Matters
For fans of Mark Hoppus and Blink-182, this is a rare chance to see the man behind the songs, without guitars or mosh pits. It’s about the narrative, the human experience that shaped the music. As one article put it:
“Fans will witness the Blink-182 star in a whole new light: vulnerable, funny, and exciting.”
Also, this marks his first solo visit to Australia in this format — following Blink-182’s recent tour. The shift from high-energy pop-punk shows to this introspective format makes it especially compelling.
Connect It to His Memoir — Fahrenheit-182
The tour ties directly into Hoppus’s memoir, Fahrenheit‑182, which chronicles his life with unfiltered honesty: childhood, fame, illness and redemption.
The book debuted at number one on the NY Times Best Sellers list and offers the backdrop for this live storytelling event. This means fans will gain deeper insight into some of the anecdotes and themes from the book — live and in person.
Who Should Go?
- Long-time Blink-182 fans who want to learn more about the man behind the music.
- Anyone who’s followed Mark Hoppus’s career, side-projects like +44 or Simple Creatures, and wants a personal, less-conventional show.
- Fans of music memoirs, spoken-word events, and those intrigued by stories of resilience, creativity and survival.
- People who might not usually attend rock concerts but are drawn to intimate storytelling and meaningful human experiences.
Ticketing & Practical Info
- Melbourne: 19 March 2026 at Melbourne Recital Centre.
- Sydney: 21 March 2026 at Sydney Opera House.
- Presale: starts 13 November 2025 at midday local.
- General on-sale: 14 November 2025 at 1pm local.
- Note: This is not a traditional concert — no full band, no large-scale production; instead it is an evening of stories.
Final Word
Mark Hoppus’s An Evening of Storytelling feels like a shift in gear — away from the roar of the stage and into the quiet power of reflection. If you’ve ever wondered what really happened behind some of Blink-182’s biggest moments, or how a teenage punk kid from the Mojave turned into one of alternative rock’s most enduring voices — this is your chance to hear it, live.
Mark your calendars for March 2026, Australia. It’s going to be something special.
